In a move to equip young Nigerians, particularly young women and girls, for a self-reliant future, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized a lecture celebrating 2024 Micro-, Small, and…
Author: Mustapha Salisu
Mustapha Salisu, a graduate of Information and Media Studies (B.Sc.) from Bayero University, Kano, is the Coordinator of the Prime Time Institute for Development Journalism (PTIDJ) with experience in communication skills and public relations.
PLASIEC Visits Media Houses in Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, PLASIEC has underscored the importance of collaboration with Media Outfits in the state. This is crucial in driving progress and achieving set…
REVEALED: FG sponsors 152 Muslim clerics to Saudi Arabia for prayers
The federal government has sponsored 152 Muslim clerics to Saudi Arabia to pray for the country and preach during the 2024 hajj. The clerics were bankrolled by the National Hajj Commission of…
Jigawa Govt Dissolves 27 LG Chairmen
From Mikail Tsoho, Dutse Following the expiration of the tenure of Local Government Elected Officials, Jigawa State government through the Ministry for Local Government and Community Development has announced the dissolution of…
Resist Temptation to Reinstate Beta Edu, CSO tells Tinubu
The Coalition of South South Civil Society Organisations, comprising over 28 rights groups in the Niger Delta region, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu never to contemplate reappointing the erstwhile Minister of…
Hold Elective Officers Accountable for Better Development – Hon Ukodhiko
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A Member Representing Isoko Federal constituency honorable Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukhodiko, has called on the Nigeria citizens to hold elective office holders accountable in their stewardship. Hon. Ukhodiko made…
Sokoto Monarchs Remain Deposed In the eyes of Law – Commissioner for Justice
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Sokoto State Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Nasiru Binji, on Friday said the embattled Sokoto District Heads remain deposed in the eyes of the law. Barrister Nasiru Binji told…
Jigawa State First Lady Honoured with Royal Reception in Saudi Arabia
By Abdullahi Yusuf In a remarkable display of international diplomacy and cultural exchange, the First Lady of Jigawa State, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, was warmly received by His Majesty King Salman bin…
Cholera Outbreak: Jigawa Records Zero Cases – Dr. Kainuwa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Despite reports of a cholera outbreak in some parts of Nigeria, the Jigawa state government has announced that no cases have been recorded in the state. The state’s…
NGO Promotes Democratic Discourse Among Kano Students
By Mustapha Salisu On Thursday, a non-governmental organization Gatefield Impact launched its inaugural project, “Engaging Students in Democratic Discourse Across Nigeria,” also known as FRAME Democracy, at Bayero University, Kano. This initiative…
I WAS The Director General (DG) Media
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi This is a confession I should have made much earlier. But failure to do that at the time it should have been done has caused many people to…
KSH Foundation Equips 300 Young Girls with Digital Skills Across Nigeria
In an effort to enhance internet connectivity and digital literacy among young girls, KSH Foundation has successfully engaged and trained 300 young girls across Nigeria through her EveryGirl 2.0 (Girl Connect) Virtual…
Kano-LEADS Advocates for Community Schools’ Revitalization
By Mustapha Salisu Kano Leadership Enlightenment and Advocacy for Development Initiatives (Kano-LEADS), a Non-Governmental Organization, has launched an advocacy visit to various community schools within and outside Kano metropolis. PRIME TIME NEWS…
Sen. Lalong Mourns Veteran Broadcaster, Nanyak Tyem Miner, Former News Director, PRTVC
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong has mourned the death of veteran broadcaster Nanyak Tyem Miner who passed unto glory recently at the age of 69….
President Tinubu Not Discriminating Against The North – VP Shettima
By Abdullahi Yusuf Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu is not discriminating against the North,contrary to insinuations in some quarters. Shettima said that President Bola Tinubu is having…
NDLEA leads Gombe stakeholders in a walk against drug abuse
From Hajara Usman, Gombe The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday in Gombe, led other stakeholders in a sensitisation road walk against drug abuse and trafficking. The event is part…
Let’s Use Public Relations to Forge Unity Across Africa – Information Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stressed the imperative need to leverage the power of public relations in the collective efforts to forge unity, understanding, and shared prosperity across…
Kano: Gov. Yusuf approves release of N4.8 billion for renovation of schools, construction of additional classrooms
… Engages 1, 600 school guards across 44 LGAs for safety of students, school infrastructure The Kano State government has disbursed cheques totaling over N1.9 billion to the Chairmen of the Community…
Zamfara: Conflicts are resolvable even without Courts, NGO trains Communities
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A Country Director of a Nongovernmental Organization International Alert (IA), Paul Bemshima Nyulaku, has opined that the locally triggered conflicts could be resolved even without going to Courts…
Experts demand sexual harassment policy in Nigerian tertiary institutions
By Khadijah Aliyu Media editors in Nigeria converged for a one-day residential consultation in collaboration with Alliances for Africa towards addressing sexual harassment in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Thirty journalists were selected from…
Mambayya House Vows Steady Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu The Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies, Mambayya House, at Bayero University, Kano, has pledged to remain a relentless force against corruption in Nigeria, regardless of funding limitations. This…
ADUST Wudil VC Inaugurates LOC for Zone E NUGA Preliminary Games
By Muzammil Dalhatu Yola The Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST) Wudil, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai, inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Zone E…
Healthcare Service Delivery: Governor Yusuf commits over N1 Billion for training schools, free MNCH programme
…Grants approval for set up of sickle cell centre at Murtala Specialist Hospital Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State is spearheading a significant transformation in the healthcare sector, with a comprehensive…
Food Security: Gov. Yusuf approves purchase of over N5b fertilizer to Kano farmers
In his efforts to facilitate food sufficiency through Agricultural transformation, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has approved the purchase of fertilizer worth over five billion naira. In a statement issued…
Royal Rumble: Police Deploy More Personnel To Emir Sanusi, Emir Bayero’s Palaces
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Police Command in Kano State has deployed additional armed personnel to the palaces of Emir Muhammadu Sunusi II and Emir Aminu Ado Bayero. The outgoing Commissioner of Police…